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K454 EHV

1992 BMW 525

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,342 mi
Last recorded138,342 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2008
Typical for 1992 BMW 525144,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK454 EHV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2008 138,342 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

both front to rear brake pipes corroded.

offside headlight aim right.

offside rear seat belt buckle releasing mechanism deteriorated.

rear suspension assist system hose damp.

suspect front brake pads to be worn low.

Fail 14 Feb 2008 138,342 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

both front to rear brake pipes corroded.

offside headlight aim right.

offside rear seat belt buckle releasing mechanism deteriorated.

rear suspension assist system hose damp.

suspect front brake pads to be worn low.

Pass 1 Nov 2006 127,116 miles

brake and fuel pipes corroding

cracks in front screen

o/s/f fog lamp broken

slight play o/s/r pitman joint

How Reliable is the BMW 525?

Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
7,259
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
56,965
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,171
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,448
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,227
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,065
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,710
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K454 EHV is a 1992 BMW 525 in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 144,625 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 525 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K454 EHV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 525 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 34 years old, this BMW 525 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K454 EHV registered?

K454 EHV is a 1992 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K454 EHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K454 EHV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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